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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1902

Page

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King Edward Weighs Satisfactory Recovery Bulletin

Buckingham Palace announced a late bulletin that King Edward showed progress after surgery with nourishment taken and the ability to open telegrams. London reports described improved condition and hopeful sentiment, as crowds gathered outside the palace and Lord Grey voiced strong hopes for a renewed reign.

London Buckingham Palace Treves, Laking and Bartow Edward Kopoom Centropolis Buckingham Paisee Royal Residence Lord Grey Queen Alexandra British South Africa Company United States Associated Press

Mrs McEathron Elopement Fraud Near Misses Body

Mrs McEathron formerly of Negaunee eloped with Roy Underhill a farm worker. They staged a river accident to fake her death while she managed a Truron stock farm. Underhill later confessed plans and is jailed as search continues for Mrs McEathron who was once a local belle and Presbyterian church member.

Negaunee Mich PD. McEathron Roy Underhill Carson, Pirie & Co Chicago Truron, & Co Underhill

Save the Chili That Is Heartfelt Cry of Mothers

A nostalgic plea extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as enabling stronger, healthier children and stronger mothers. It claims the formula is herbal with no alcohol opium or narcotics and urges sick women to write to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York for free advice and his medical book offered in exchange for stamps.

Oer R. V. Pierce Bufo, N. Y Pierce Common Sense R. Vuffalo

Where Am I at Anyhow What a Filipino Might Remark Relative to Citizenship

A Washington case in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia discusses a mandamus request to allow Antonio M Opieso y de Yoaza an inhabitant of the Philippines to declare citizenship intentions. The government asserts Civil rights and status of Philippine natives remain unsettled and that no authority exists to receive such declarations.

Washington Philippines Supreme Court of District of Colormina John R. Yours Antonio M Opieso Y de Yoaza United States Gould Kroox Young Pilipiii Europe

Destructive Midwestern Storm Ravages Indiana

A severe storm crossed north central Indiana from Hancock to Tippecanoe causing widespread ruin. Thousands of buildings and trees toppled, crops ruined, highways blocked, and two deaths reported near Pendleton and McCordsville. Wade Murphy, exposed others to smallpox. several Kreps family members and James Murphy’s relatives quarantined in Marion.

Indianapolis Ind Todiana Hancock County Marion Hamilton Toone Tippecanoe Madison County Butty James van Hoy Pendleton James Bailey McCordsville Wade Murphy Indaw Noah Kreps Bluffton van Buren Kreps James Murphy Sioux Falls Viborg Viberg Erickson

Prisoners Escape Oconto Jail By Drilled Wall

Six inmates charged with robbery escaped from Oconto jail after breaking through a solid brick wall. They are named John Lake Thomas Ward James Scott Ed Mogan FF McCormick and James Hoy. Two men identified as Dad Plynn and Lofty Fitzgerald were captured earlier this spring on robbery charges in Rock County.

Oconto Wis John Lake Thomas Ward James Scott Ed Mogan FF. McCormick James Hoy

Assailant Attacks Mail Carrier’s Wife in Defiant Escape

Mrs William Moore, wife of a mail carrier between Decker and Red Cloud, was assaulted by a stranger white man while traveling for her ill husband. She escaped after most of her clothing was torn, with the assailant fleeing.

Vincennes, Ltd William Moore Decker Red Cloud

Death by Drinking Water At Wisconsin Farm

Fidel Kneifel of New Bergh Corners twenty miles south of LaCroisse Wisconsin died after drinking a pail and a half of water. The 35 year old man had fallen from a barn some time earlier and subsequently displayed strange behavior.

Steeleville selects postmaster in long political fight

Norman A. Jay, principal of the Steeleville schools, wins the postmaster appointment over the resentful J. H. Jenkins, an old soldier, ending a lengthy local political battle in Ava Illinois on June 26.

Ava, Ills Steeleville Norman A. Jay J. H. Jenkins Jenkins Jay

Robbery on Thirty Second Street Endangers a Woman

A woman was assaulted on Thirty Second Street when a heavy colored man grabbed her purse and tightened the chain on her hand. She fell and was aided by bystanders who called at a drug store and then reported the loss at the station.

Chicago Mary Lord Wentworth Avenue New Rock Island Armour Avenue Selina Onty-Second Street

Sunday School Convention Seeks Jerusalem Crusade in 1905 1908

Denver reports Sunday school workers arriving for a Denver convention opening today. The group aims to bring the 1905 convention to Jerusalem and press a 1908 date as a crusade for world religious education. Delegates name W N Slortshorn and W H McLain as leaders amid other disruptions. Washington notes a senate plan on statehood for new territories with a committee report due next session.

Denver Jerusalem Holy City Washington Senate Beveridge Indiana Committee On Territories Ahave Quay Vatid Litwell

Pattison Nominated Philadelphia Governor Hopeful

The June Democratic state convention in Erie nominated Robert Pattison of Philadelphia for governor, with George W. Guthrie named for lieutenant governor and James Nolan for secretary of internal affairs. Philadelphia delegates faced a disputed count, ending in a unified ticket amid party harmony.

Erie Robert Pattison Philadelphia Vennayivanta George W. Guthrie Ithe Burg James Nolan Heading Pattison Minneapoke Minn Kansas City William Jennings Bryan L. A. Rosing Cannon Falls Robert A. Smith St. Paul Spurgeon Odell Marshall Albert G. Leick Owatonna Frank D. Larabee Minneapolis Joseph M. Myers Little Palla

Conference action and baseball scores from June 26

Congress conference reports approved on army appropriation and sundry civil bills while Philippine government amendments open in the house. In baseball, Brooklyn tops Boston 4 3, New York beats Philadelphia 3 1, and Kansas City defeats Denver 8 0 amid cyclone reports in South Dakota and Iowa with damage in Hudson and Tyndall. Lead ore prospecting reported near Alto Pass with ore sent for assay.

Bartlett Georgia Supreme Court of the Islands Supreme Court of the United States House Senate Edward Chicago Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Cleveland Association Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Denver St. Joseph Colorado Springs Peoria Omaha Sioux City South Dakota Iowa Hudson Tyndall S. D Sioux Center Sneller & Johnson

Fusion ticket formed by Democratic and Populist groups

After a lengthy session the Democratic and Populist state conventions in Grand Island Nebraska completed a fusion ticket at 3 p.m. The nominees urged organization and cooperation to restore the commonwealth’s fair name. Governor Latta chaired discussions and Pattison gave a brief acceptance address underscoring unity.

Ant Jon Latta Westmoreland Pattison Commonwealth Grand Island Neb

Miles Pain Pills Claim Cures Nerve Pain and Headaches

W J Convey of Bremond Texas reports relief from neuralgia blindness and severe pain after using Dr Miles Pain Pills. He says a friend gave a pill then he bought a box and his trouble is gone. He adds the pills cured his daughter’s nervous headache and recommends them. Sold by druggists 25 doses 25 cents. Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Ohio supreme court ruling sparks talk of extra legislative session

Columbus Ohio June 26 officials discuss possible extra session after the Ohio supreme court rejects the county officers salary acts. Governor Nash remains untestable for comment while other state figures weigh the options. Mevelind June 26 Mrs Charles F Rush dies at 1008 Euclid Ave from malarial fever surrounded by family. Bay City post office burglary on June 26 robs Carrollton interurban of stamps and coins.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Nash Te Gambler Mevelind Mra Charles Frush Brush Euclid Avenue Bay City Mich Carrollton

Markets report hogs and cattle prices with mixed quotes

Chicago market notes estimated hog receipts at 98 000 with hog prices 6.10 to 7.95 per cwt across grades. Steer and cow quotes range from 4.80 to 7.60 with Texas and western cattle listed. Sheep and lamb quotes show 2.60 to 6.90 for westerns and natives. Concurrent grain prices in Milwaukee and St Louis show wheat lower and corn higher with several contract quotes.

Chicago Texas St. Louis SM Venice Firman Milwaukee Grain Board of Trade Ieee

Harvard Commencement Honors Roosevelt and Notables

At Harvard University June ceremonies President Roosevelt received an honorary Litt.D. amid guarded access. Officials praised local figures like Long, Hoar, Wood, Taft, and Root. Roosevelt lauded public servants while Governor Crane attended. a later alumni banquet featured strong applause and remarks on public duty.

Cambridge Harvard University Roosevelt Harvard Clase Aiieste Edward Everett Hale Toston College Yard Long Hoar Massachusetts Johnny Brigtand Lord Cromer Beypt S Tan Kitchener South Africa Cromers Leonard Wood Cuba Han Taft Philippines Supreme Bench Root Wood

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